Marcus vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marc, Mark

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Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

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Popularity Comparison

Marcus Rank #256
Mathias Rank #338

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #338 for Mathias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marcus ___

  • Marcus James
  • Marcus Lee
  • Marcus Anthony
  • Marcus David
  • Marcus Thomas
  • Marcus Alexander

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marcus

Julius Claudia Octavia Darius Serena

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcus or Mathias more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Mathias mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcus and Mathias boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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